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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:53
About this song
Beautiful Day by U2 is in D major, around 138 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:53 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth strings 2, Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – D6 · 36 semitones (~3 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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